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Examples and Inspiration: Publicity for Quaker Quest

Publicity is an important part of making your meeting visible to the local community. Here are some guidelines and examples of what other meetings have created to advertise about their Quaker Quest public sessions.

If you are holding public sessions, be sure to display your events prominently on the website.

Consider saying “You are welcome here.” For example, here is what it says at the top of Greensboro Friends’ website: First Friends Meeting is an inclusive Quaker Meeting where all are welcome. We serve the Greensboro, NC community. Elsewhere, they are more specific: We’re rooted in Christ, strive to put faith into action, and welcome EVERYONE who wants to share their spiritual journey.

Various radio stations – including but not limited to public radio and college radio stations – can carry the message widely. Specific air time for advertising can help target a lot of people at the same time. Do some research about your local radio stations and costs.

Public Service announcements can work well; however, they are not set for any period of time.

Postcards have been found most effective if mailed twice. The first mailing should go out a month before the public sessions and then again two weeks before the public sessions. Contact your local postmaster for more information about when your mailing should go out.